Safety is a Growing Concern for the Elderly

Jun. 11, 2013

Written by

Larry Breslow, Esq.
Reader Submitted

We highlight World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15th because abuse and neglect of the elderly know no boundaries. It does not limit itself to the inner city or to rural communities. Victims are not limited by race, gender or income. Elder abuse hurts anyone made vulnerable by the infirmities of age who is left at the mercy of facility workers, home care attendants, family members or strangers who either fail to provide them with the dignity and care they deserve or intentionally abuse or steal from them.

New York States 60-plus community exceeds 18% of its total population, a figure ...